Module Outline
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Government in Action
Government in Action
Module
National Code
State Code
50207
50207
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/03/1994
Field of Education
090101 - Political Science
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To increase student awareness of the functions of each
level of government, focusing on the provision of social
services.
To provide opportunities for students to investigate and
test accessibility of government members and agencies.
To extend student's ability to critically evaluate the
role of the media in shaping public opinion through its
reporting of political issues.
To give the student a greater practical knowledge of the
workings of government and their rights and
responsibilities as electors.
level of government, focusing on the provision of social
services.
To provide opportunities for students to investigate and
test accessibility of government members and agencies.
To extend student's ability to critically evaluate the
role of the media in shaping public opinion through its
reporting of political issues.
To give the student a greater practical knowledge of the
workings of government and their rights and
responsibilities as electors.
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
Internal Assessment 100%
Tests (two) end of each term 50%
Information Report on chosen lobby groups 20%
Evaluation exercise, e.g.: 15%
- Video
- News items
- Guest speaker
- Political cartoons
Oral Presentation 15%
Internal Assessment 100%
Tests (two) end of each term 50%
Information Report on chosen lobby groups 20%
Evaluation exercise, e.g.: 15%
- Video
- News items
- Guest speaker
- Political cartoons
Oral Presentation 15%
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
No information
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6990 | Community Services | Accredited course | |
| 6920 | Mature Age Program of Study | Accredited course |